Global Procurement Sustainability Specialist

About the role

ABB is looking for a Global Procurement Sustainability Specialist within its Electrification - Distribution Solutions (ELDS) global procurement function. The role reports to the Global Procurement Manager and focuses on supplier sustainability performance, responsible sourcing and emissions reduction. It is a hybrid position (Li-hybrid) and the hiring region and final work location are to be confirmed.

Key responsibilities

• Define and advance the ELDS global procurement sustainability roadmap aligned with ABB's sustainability objectives.
• Integrate sustainability requirements into procurement processes, sourcing strategies, supplier management, category plans and contracts, partnering with Category Managers to embed ESG criteria and responsible sourcing.
• Manage supplier sustainability assessments, risk evaluations, corrective action plans and programs such as Sustainable Supply Base Management (SSBM) and material compliance.
• Set and deploy sustainability objectives and KPIs, track supplier performance and ensure EcoVadis coverage where applicable.
• Develop methodologies, baselines, targets and improvement roadmaps for supplier-related emissions, focusing on ELDS Scope 3 Category 1 reduction.
• Ensure reliable sustainability data collection and produce regular performance reports and management dashboards.
• Monitor emerging regulations, reporting requirements and customer expectations, and advise on sustainability risks and mitigation actions.
• Represent Procurement in forums and provide guidance, training and coaching to support behavioural change.

Required profile

• Experience in procurement sustainability, responsible sourcing or sustainability management in an international supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of supplier ESG performance, sustainability assessments, risk evaluation and corrective action planning, including SSBM and material compliance.
• Understanding of supplier-related emissions measurement and reduction, especially Scope 3 Category 1.
• Ability to interpret regulations and customer expectations and turn them into procurement actions.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Sustainability KPIs, data collection, analysis, performance tracking and reporting or dashboard development.
• Proficiency in the MS Office 365 suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.